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Bitcoin Little-Changed After Fed Rate Hike; Federal Prosecutors Want to Jail Sam Bankman-Fried
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in the cryptocurrency industry, as the U.S. Department of Justice wants FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to spend the remainder of his time before his criminal trial in jail. Plus, a look at bitcoin's price reaction after the U.S. Federal Reserve raised its fed funds rate by 25 basis points. And, Binance announces plans to return to the Japanese market.
Judge Mulls Gag Order on Media Contact in FTX Case; 'X' Marks the Spot for Twitter's New Look
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest headlines shaping crypto, including a federal judge considering forbidding “parties and witnesses” in the FTX case from speaking to the media. Worldcoin's WLD token went live on Monday, but U.S. citizens and those based in the country cannot access it. And, tokens branded ‘X’ are popping up on decentralized exchanges after Twitter removed its blue bird logo.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Is Due Back in Court
A judge is considering banning "parties and witnesses" in the FTX case from speaking to the media as Sam Bankman-Fried is expected in court Wednesday afternoon. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest developments in the legal proceedings as Bankman-Fried is set to go on trial in October.
The 'Crocodile of Wall Street' Reaches a Plea Deal; Sam Bankman-Fried Faces New Accusations
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest headlines in crypto, as a couple accused of laundering funds drained from crypto exchange Bitfinex in the 2016 hack have agreed to enter a plea deal. Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of leaking the private diary of ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison to the New York Times. And, a closer look at why the Golden Arches are coming to a metaverse near you.
FTX Wants to Claw Back Over $1B From Sam Bankman-Fried, Other Former Executives
Defunct crypto exchange FTX is seeking to retrieve over $1 billion from Sam Bankman-Fried and former executives as a part of a new lawsuit against the disgraced founder of the crypto empire. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the details of the lawsuit, which includes the allegation that Bankman-Fried's brother wanted to purchase an island using FTX funds and use it as an apocalypse bunker.
DOJ Alleges Sam Bankman-Fried Leaked Caroline Ellison’s Private Diary
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has accused former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried of leaking the private diary of ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison to the New York Times. The accusation leads to the DOJ seeking a ban on all out-of-court statements made by witnesses and other parties in the case. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest allegations and whether it will hurt Bankman-Fried in court.
Federal Reserve Launches Instant Payments Service; Tesla's Bitcoin Holdings
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s biggest headlines in crypto, including the Federal Reserve officially opening its new instant payments service, FedNow. Tesla (TSLA) did not buy or sell any bitcoin for the fourth straight quarter in Q2 2023. And, some users of FTX are being targeted by a potential phishing attack after being sent a "reset password" request from the exchange's official customer support email.
Web3 Studio Satirizes Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX in New Animated Comedy
Web3 studio Toonstar is set to premiere a new animated series this fall called “FORTUN3” that features the defunct crypto exchange FTX and its former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. "The Hash" panel discusses the "crypto-bro" culture and their expectations on the debut of the comedy series.
FTX Wants to Claw Back $71M From Its Philanthropic and Life Science Arms
FTX and its sister firm Alameda seeks to retrieve more than $71 million from its philanthropic arm and other life science entities. Separately, several users of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX are being targeted by a potential phishing attack after being sent a "reset password" request from the exchange's official customer support email. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the latest in FTX's bankruptcy developments.
Nasdaq Must Weigh Reputational Risks Amid Other 'Less Than Sterling' Crypto Players: Legal Expert
Howard Fischer, Moses Singer partner and former SEC senior trial counsel, weighs in on Nasdaq dropping its plans for a crypto custody service. Fischer notes the stock market operator may have considered the potential concerns over its reputation when analyzing how certain players are operating within the digital asset industry, citing the blowup of crypto exchange FTX.
